DAYTON, Ohio — The Big 12 Conference began a busy week by announcing its preseason football awards and Preseason All-Big 12 team on Monday, July 6.

Arizona redshirt senior Noah Fifita was selected as the 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 Team quarterback. Fifita earned All-Big 12 First Team honors last season after throwing a program record 29 touchdowns across 3,228 yards.

BYU senior running back LJ Martin received Preseason Offensive Player of the Year as voted on by media members who cover the conference and its 16 member institutions. Martin had also been named the Big 12 Player of the Year in 2025 after rushing for 1,305 yards.

Texas Tech senior defensive lineman A.J. Holmes Jr. was voted Preseason Defensive Player of the Year. Holmes had nine tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks in 2025.

Oklahoma State redshirt sophomore quarterback Drew Mestemaker was voted Preseason Newcomer of the Year.

Here’s the full 2026 Preseason All-Big 12 Team, courtesy the Big 12 Conference:

Quarterback: Noah Fifita, QB, Arizona, RS-Sr.
Running Back: Cam Cook, RB, West Virginia, Sr.
Running Back: LJ Martin, RB, BYU, Sr.
Fullback: Kayden Luke, FB, West Virginia, Jr.
Wide Receiver: Omarion Miller, WR, Arizona State, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Amare Thomas, WR, Houston, Sr.
Wide Receiver: Wyatt Young, WR, Oklahoma State, Jr.
Tight End: Terrance Carter Jr., TE, Texas Tech, Sr.
Offensive Line: Joe Cotton, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: Shadre Hurst, OL, Houston, Sr.
Offensive Line: Bruce Mitchell, OL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Offensive Line: John Pastore, OL, Kansas State, Sr.
Offensive Line: Evan Tengesdahl, OL, Cincinnati, RS-Jr.
Kicker: Stone Harrington, PK, Texas Tech, Sr.
Punt/Kick Returner: Mana Carvalho, PR/KR, Utah, So.

Defensive Line: C.J. Fite, DL, Arizona State, Sr.
Defensive Line: Wendell Gregory, DL, Kansas State, So.
Defensive Line: A.J. Holmes Jr., DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Line: Keanu Tanuvasa, DL, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Line: Adam Trick, DL, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Ben Roberts, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Austin Romaine, LB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Linebacker: Cade Uluave, LB, BYU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Will James, DB, Houston, Jr.
Defensive Back: Evan Johnson, DB, BYU, RS-Sr.
Defensive Back: Jamel Johnson, DB, TCU, Sr.
Defensive Back: Brice Pollock, DB, Texas Tech, Sr.
Defensive Back: Faletau Satuala, DB, BYU, Jr.
Punter: Palmer Williams, P, Baylor, Sr.